MIDDLE EASTERN BROWN RICE SALAD Two hungry or 4 as side salad

350g (12oz/2cups) cooked brown rice

          (equal to approx I cup uncooked brown basmati)

6 chopped dates – dried or fresh

3 tbs. toasted cashew nuts

4 spring onions – finely sliced

2 tbs. Tamari Soy Sauce

1 tsp. toasted fennel seeds

1 tsp. toasted cumin seeds

juice of one juicy lemon

3 tbs. olive oil

Gently mix together and set to one side to ‘develop’ for about 30 mins.

jane Sen

Any cooked whole grain served hot or cold with dressings and imaginative mixtures of fruit, veggies, nuts and seeds will help make sure you keep your nutrients balanced.